Magnolia Dress Pattern
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The Magnolia Dress is sure to be a showstopper (while still being comfortable and easy to wear, the Deer&Doe trademark!) With its statuesque silhouette and killer neckline, the maxi length is ideal for formal events; the long skirt length and sleeves balance the depth of the mock-wrap neckline, and a slit adds interest and movement to the ample skirt. The shorter version is more casual and flirty with a unique butterfly sleeve and higher neckline. Both versions feature a bodice with princess seams, a structured waist, back tie, invisible zipper in the side seam, and flared + paneled skirt.
- Version A is maxi length with a low-cut bust and a long set-in sleeve.
- Version B is above knee length with a higher-cut neckline and fluttery butterfly sleeve.
Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate
Learn more about how we rank pattern difficultySuggested Fabric
- Batiste, rayon twill or crepe, cotton voile. Allow extra fabric to match stripes or plaids.
Yardage (Metric)
| Fabric requirements (34-52) | 150 cm width | 115 cm width |
|---|---|---|
| Version A | 4m | 5m30 |
| Version B | 2m50 | 3m60 |
| Fabric requirements (46-62) | 150 cm width | 115 cm width |
|---|---|---|
| Version A | 5m | 6m60 |
| Version B | 4m90 | 6m |
Yardage (Imperial)
| Fabric requirements (34-52) | 60' wide | 45' wide |
|---|---|---|
| Version A | 4⅜ yards | 5⅞ yards |
| Version B | 2¾ yards | 4 yards |
| Fabric requirements (46-62) | 60' wide | 45' wide |
|---|---|---|
| Version A | 5 1/2 yards | 7 1/4 yards |
| Version B | 4 1/4 yards | 6 1/2 yards |
Additional Supplies
- 60’’ bias tape
- 20’ invisible zipper
- Version A: 24’’ elastic, ¼’’ wide
Sizes Available:
| 34-52 + 46-62 |
Finished Garment (Metric)
| Finished garment (34-52) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
| Waist (cm) | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Hips (cm) | 117 | 121 | 125 | 129 | 133 | 137 | 141 | 145 | 149 | 153 |
| Skirt length A (cm) | 104,5 | 105,5 | 106,5 | 107,5 | 108,5 | 109,5 | 110,5 | 111,5 | 112,5 | 113,5 |
| Skirt length B (cm) | 54,5 | 55,5 | 56,5 | 57,5 | 58,5 | 59,5 | 60,5 | 61,5 | 62,5 | 63,5 |
| Finished garment (46-62) | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 105,9 | 111,4 | 117,4 | 123,4 | 129,4 | 135,4 | 141,3 | 147,3 | 153,3 |
| Waist (cm) | 86 | 91,2 | 97,2 | 103 | 109 | 115 | 121 | 127 | 133 |
| Hips (cm) | 128 | 133 | 139 | 145 | 151 | 157 | 163 | 169 | 175 |
| Skirt length A (cm) | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 | 101,8 |
| Skirt length B (cm) | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 | 57,7 |
Finished Garment (Imperial)
| Finished garment (34-52) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (inches) | 33⅞ | 35⅜ | 37 | 38⅝ | 40⅛ | 41¾ | 43¼ | 44⅞ | 46½ | 48 |
| Waist (inches) | 25¼ | 26¾ | 28½ | 30 | 31½ | 33 | 34⅝ | 36¼ | 37¾ | 39⅜ |
| Hip (inches) | 46 | 47⅝ | 49¼ | 50¾ | 52⅜ | 54 | 55½ | 57⅛ | 58⅝ | 60¼ |
| Skirt A length (inches) | 41⅛ | 41½ | 41⅞ | 42⅜ | 42¾ | 43⅛ | 43½ | 43⅞ | 44¼ | 44¾ |
| Skirt B length (inches) | 21½ | 21⅞ | 22¼ | 22⅝ | 23 | 23⅜ | 23⅞ | 24¼ | 24⅝ | 25 |
| Finished garment (46-62) | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (inches) | 41 3/4 | 44 | 46 1/4 | 48 5/8 | 51 | 53 3/8 | 55 5/8 | 58 | 60 3/8 |
| Waist (inches) | 34 | 36 | 38 1/4 | 40 5/8 | 43 | 45 1/4 | 47 3/4 | 50 1/8 | 52 1/2 |
| Hip (inches) | 50 1/2 | 52 1/2 | 54 7/8 | 57 1/8 | 59 1/2 | 61 7/8 | 64 1/4 | 66 5/8 | 68 7/8 |
| Skirt A length (inches) | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ | 40⅛ |
| Skirt B length (inches) | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ | 22⅝ |
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PDF File Details
| Sizes 34-48 | Sizes 46-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Letter / A4 |
Version A: 55 pages Version B: 54 pages All versions: 69 pages |
Version A: 41 pages Version B: 38 pages All versions: 50 pages |
| Copyshop / A0 | 3 pages | 2 pages |
| Projector Files? | NO | |
| Layered Files? | YES |
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Customer Reviews
Absolutely love this dress, so much so that I immediately cut a second dress ready to sew. The long sleeves, the slit, the neckline is all so feminine and beautiful.
I did a small bust adjustment and that is all.
My next one, which i will write another review and add a photo, will have some adjustments so it is work suitable. Slit lower, neckline higher and slightly longer sleeves.
All in all, I'm in love!
I ADORE this dress pattern- I used it to make a dress for a formal wedding and I'm so thrilled with the results. I did modify the sleeve to throw in some extra drama but overall- fantastic instructions and drafting made this a breeze to craft. J'adore!
I love to sew this dress and i love it on. It was easy to sew, and looks fantastic on❤️ I will definitely sew more dresses of this pattern
This pattern is so well drafted! Easy to print, easy to follow, and comes together beautifully. I am going to make this dress at least 1,000 more times. Also, I need more D&D patterns!!
Clear instructions, relatively simple to print and assemble at home. An excellent pattern for advanced beginners to learn more complex assembly methods. The only downside is there are no pockets, but adding a pocket with a side zip is a bit complicated. It's easy enough to find a video tutorial online, though
I have used this pattern three times now in preparation for the expensive fabric for a formal dress. It is a very easy pattern to use and there are so many versatile ways to change it up. There are a few things that are confusing and I am not a big fan of the long sleeves or the sash, but the beauty is the dress works fine without it. In fact, I have left out the zipper in two of my versions because the fabric had enough give.
I always get a lot of compliments on these dresses.
